Judge Rules Trump’s Firing of Labor Board Member Illegal

The court reinstated Gwynne Wilcox, citing violations of federal law and constitutional limits on presidential authority.

A federal judge ruled that President Trump's removal of Gwynne Wilcox from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) was unlawful and ordered her reinstatement.
The court found the firing violated the National Labor Relations Act, which protects board members from removal without cause.
Judge Beryl Howell criticized Trump’s interpretation of executive power, stating it misapprehends constitutional checks on presidential authority.
Wilcox’s removal rendered the NLRB inoperative by leaving it without the quorum required to conduct its duties.
Legal experts suggest this case could set the stage for a Supreme Court review of longstanding precedents on the independence of federal agencies.